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Higher education informational text Common Core RI.7.10 resources
Using the CRAAP Test to Determine Source Credibility! Customizable Google Slides
Do your students tend to hit "share" "like" or "retweet" before checking a source is legitimate? Can your students determine the difference between a credible source and fake news? Do they know what to look for when analyzing articles, online material, tweets, and images for credibility? Do they understand which sources are acceptable to utilize as evidence in a writing assignment? In a world where misinformation can be spread like wildfire via social media and the internet, it is vital that stu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mister Rogers Real World Rhetoric Analysis Mr. Rogers Senate Speech PDF + Google
Show your students a real-world application of the tools of rhetoric (ethos, pathos, and logos) as they examine the 1969 U. S. Senate subcommittee address given by Fred Rogers, host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, in support of public broadcast funding. The speech, filled with Mister Rogers’ warmth and kindness as he secures $20 million in funding for public television, is a high-interest way to add the non-fiction analysis skills emphasized by the Common Core to your classroom.Students will lea
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: You Eat Bugs Every Single Day
The Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver narrative non-fiction activity, students will read an article by best-selling American writer Mary Roach (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal anecdotes and opinions to share about this “Let’s
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rod Serling Author Study Biography Worksheet, Twilight Zone, PDF & Google Drive
Skip the typical Rod Serling introduction lecture as you launch a study of any Twilight Zone episode and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about this author’s life with this “Author Bio” print/post-and-teach activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Rod Serling’s background.Please note: This download does NOT include a specific article or links to defi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Malala Yousafzai Biography Research Organizer, Biography PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Skip the typical Malala Yousafzai introduction lecture as you launch a study of I am Malala (or any of her other works) and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Yousafzai’s life with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Yousafzai’s life and political impact. Please note: This download does NO
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Choice Board, Non-Fiction & Informational Text Activities, FREE Worksheet CCSS
This FREE student choice board works with any informational text article or non-fiction book study. Once students have finished reading an assigned article or chapter of a non-fiction text, use this choice board handout to increase student motivation as they meaningfully reflect on their reading.The choice board worksheet was designed for English/language arts students in grades 7 through 12.Want more dynamic lesson materials designed to engage your teens?Click here for a 5-pack of Listen &
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
This is an 8 chapter book about California Immigrants written at an eighth grade level. It includes photos, charts, graphs, and tables. The book ends with a glossary with easy definitions for 10 key terms per chapter. There is also a pdf with a worksheet for each chapter.Chapter 1: Did you know that 1 in 4 people living in California were born in another country? Learn more facts about California immigration statistics in this chapter!Chapter 2: Did you know that, from 1908 to 1965, the United S
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Eventos Actuales, hoja de trabajo para artículos de noticias, PDF y Google Drive
Agregue más eventos actuales y lectura de artículos de noticias a su clase con esta hoja de trabajo fácil de usar. Puede proporcionar un artículo para que sus alumnos trabajen en clase o asignar a los alumnos que busquen su propio artículo para usarlo en la lección.Ya sea que use esta actividad como una tarea en clase con copias de su periódico local, lleve a los estudiantes al laboratorio de computación para encontrar un artículo en línea o asigne la hoja de trabajo para que la completen los es
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Galaxies- Article, Questions, Wordsearch, and Hidden Message!
Learn all about Edwin Hubble and the types of galaxies with this engaging and versatile activity. This worksheet is perfect for any lesson on galaxies and can serve as independent work, homework, or as a resource for a day with the substitute! Examine Edwin Hubble's contributions, the types of galaxies, and other galactic information with this article, set of questions, word search, and hidden message! Teacher's guide included. Don't forget to check out my other materials! Enjoy!
Black History Month Activities - Info Texts w/ Questions - Printable or Digital
This bundle contains 5 passages at the 4th/5th grade reading level and 1 page in length. All 5 products include the same resource as a digital activity (on a Google Doc) and a printable activity (created in Canva). Each has 5 literal comprehension questions and 1 short answer inferential question per passage. This can also be used for special education middle school or high school students at a lower reading level! This activity is great for centers, morning work, optimistic closure, uplifti
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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What Does the 21st Century Look Like? | California Immigrants Chapter 8
Did you know that California is no longer attracting the percentage of immigrants that it used to? Your students can learn about why California is loosing immigrants and other 21st century trends in this chapter! To enhance their learning, there is a glossary of immigration terms and two worksheets.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
Who Are Iranian Immigrants? | California Immigrants Chapter 6
Did you know that when a country turns from a progressive, tolerant nation into a strict religious one, the most educated people flee the country? This is what happened in Iran. Your students can learn more about Iranian immigrants and Iran’s brain drain in this chapter! To enhance their learning, there is a glossary of immigrant vocabulary and two worksheets!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
Who Are Adopted Immigrants? | California Immigrants Chapter 7
Did you know that, while international adoption can be a wonderful blessing, it can also be full of scandal from buying and selling babies to switching identities? Your students can learn about the rise and fall of various country’s international adoption programs and what life is like for California’s internationally adopted immigrants in this chapter! To enhance their learning, there is a glossary of immigration terms and two worksheets.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
How Did We Get Here? | California Immigrants Chapter 2
Did you know that, from 1908 to 1965, the United States didn’t allow most Asians to immigrate to the United States? Help your students learn about the history of immigration in the United States and California with this chapter! It's 3,700 words written at an eighth grade reading level. At the end is a glossary to enrich your students' vocabulary and a two-page worksheet to deepen their understanding.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
Who Are Filipino Immigrants? | California Immigrants Chapter 5
Did you know that people in the Philippines go to nursing school just so they can get the chance to come work as a nurse in the United States? Teach your students more about California's Filipino immigrants and their history with this chapter! It's 3,400 words long and written at an eighth grade reading level. At the end is a glossary to expand your students' immigration vocabulary. There is also a two page worksheet to give your students the opportunity to apply what they learned.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
Who Are Mexican Immigrants? | California Immigrants Chapter 4
Did you know that one of the first laws against school segregation in the United States resulted from a Mexican immigrant trying to send his kids to their neighborhood school in California? Help your students learn about California's Mexican immigrants and their history in this chapter! It's 3,500 words long and written at an eighth grade reading level. At the end is a glossary to help your students expand their immigration vocabulary. There is also a two page worksheet, so they can apply wha
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
How Do Immigrants Become Citizens? | California Immigrants Chapter 3
Did you know the United States has something called a diversity lottery? People from countries that don’t send many immigrants to the United States can enter for free and win a Green Card visa. Your students can learn about how immigrants become citizens with this 3,500 word chapter written at an eighth grade level. At the end of the chapter is a glossary to expand your students' immigration related vocabulary. There is also a two-page worksheet to deepen their understanding and apply what the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
Who are California Immigrants? | California Immigrants Chapter 1
Did you know that 1 in 4 people living in California were born in another country? Unravel the tapestry of immigration in California with this chapter of 3,400 words written at an eight grade level. After reading the chapter, your students can dive deeper with a glossary to decode the language of immigration and a two-page worksheet to put their newfound knowledge to the test. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating expedition through the vibrant mosaic of California's immigrant communities!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
Boom Cards Black History Month Readings & Questions | English Biographies Set 2
Are you looking for a digital way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 8 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month.Students will read 8 short passages / mini-biographies about 8 individuals that are commonly (or less commonly) recognized during Black History month. These readings introduce the individuals and their legacy or impact. After each passage, students will an
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" Speech, Review or Test, and Answer Key
It's the "Truth!" This comprehensive review or assessment offers a chart and questions which showcase the most critical aspects of Sojourner Truth's famous speech. Reinforcing the message, this printable also provides students with a chance to examine and evaluate the persuasive techniques used to showcase the speaker's position. Used with an audio/video of the speech, this assignment is a win-win. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Non-Fiction Character Wheel
The Non-Fiction Character Wheel is a graphic organizer that can be used in the analysis of any non-fiction character (including historical figures, biography studies, leaders, etc.) Using the graphic organizer, students will develop the ability to analyze a non-fiction character’s personality through their relationships, conflicts, achievements, actions, perceptions, and quotes. Additionally, students will practice citing evidence from the text to support analysis and to infer internal character
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Names Close Reading: A Study in Identity Text Set and Class Discussion Questions
So, what we have created for you is a text set for a unit we like to call Names, a study in identity. We know, we’re excited about it, too!Tell Me More:Names matter, right? Names define our identity, how we move through the world, how we connect with others. Names carry weight and meaning for our lives. Names are gifts given to us by our parents. Names have power, both good and bad. Names hold history. Students need to have their identity and names be a focal point in our classrooms. What you w
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Back to School Bundle
"I Have a Dream" Pear Deck
This Pear Deck endeavors to lead students through the interpretive process of decoding allusions by identifying them, researching them if necessary and connecting them to the larger themes of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will use founding historical documents such as the “The Gettysburg Address,” “The Emancipation Proclamation” and the “Declaration of Independence” along with the early American song “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)” to determine how King’s use of allusion impacts t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mark Twain Adages, Aphorisms, and Quotes: Worksheet or Assessment Analysis
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." This famous aphorism--along with 15 others from Mark Twain--will require that students use their critical-thinking skills to decipher the meanings of these sayings. Students may also relate some of their findings to their study of the Realism literary period.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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